Premiering Saturday, October 4 on CBS, renowned animal trainer Brandon McMillan will host the new series, “Lucky Dog: Down Under,” a spinoff of “Lucky Dog.” The show, produced by Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), is based on the hit international format “The Dog House Australia.”
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“Lucky Dog: Down Under” will air weekend mornings on CBS as part of the network’s CBS WKND educational/informational programming block (check local listings). It will follow “Lucky Dog: Reunions,” establishing a one-hour block of the “Lucky Dog” franchise, which debuted in 2013.
The new series captures the heartwarming stories of Australian shelter dogs as they transition from rescue and rehabilitation to cherished members of loving families. Whether it’s a scrappy terrier, an energetic kelpie, or a partially deaf cattle dog, audiences will discover that second chances can transform lives on both ends of the leash.
“The ‘Lucky Dog’ franchise has informed and captivated audiences for more than a decade,” said Bryan Curb, HMPG executive vice president and general manager, education/information. “Taking viewers ‘Down Under’ will add an international spin with uplifting stories told by America’s favorite animal trainer, Brandon.”
Since its inception in 2013, the “Lucky Dog” series has helped rescue, rehabilitate, train, and rehome more than 200 dogs. The show has received three Daytime Emmy Awards, 55 Telly Awards, seven Parents’ Choice Awards, and five Cynopsis Kids Imagination Awards. For his work on the series, McMillan earned two Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel/Children’s or Family Viewing Program.
HMPG’s current program portfolio comprises more than 30 original series and hundreds of hours of original content annually on leading broadcast networks and station groups and on connected TV and streaming platforms. It has a series library of more than 6,000 episodes, and its content can be found in 100 countries.